JP2007127826A - Photographic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic apparatus capable of preventing deterioration of quality such as service to be provided to a user, even if the head count in a using group increases. <P>SOLUTION: The photographic apparatus includes: a camera 2 for photographing the users in a photographing booth; a tablet display 3 for editing the photographed image; a head count acquisition means for acquiring at least two or more head count in reply to the input from the user 7; and a setting means for setting at least one use mode out of a photographing processing by the camera 2 and an edit processing by the tablet display 3 based on the head count acquired by the head count acquiring means, and when the acquired head count is more than two, a use mode is set to the one having added value higher than the use mode for two. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a photography apparatus.

  A subject (user) is automatically photographed in a photographing booth installed in an amusement facility or the like, and this photographed image, characters and figures input from the user with an attached touch pen, and a stamp stored in advance It is widely known that there is a photography apparatus that creates an image for printing by combining an edited image composed of an image, a frame image, and a background image, and prints the image for printing on a printing medium such as a sticker. Yes.

  In such a photographic apparatus, a shooting booth for performing shooting processing and an editing booth for performing editing processing are provided at different positions, and different users can simultaneously perform shooting play at the shooting booth and editing play at the editing booth. If there are two so-called double customer service and editing booths, it is possible to take a form called triple customer service.

  In recent years, a relatively younger generation of users of photography apparatus has occupied a large number of users, and such users are often used in groups of two or more people.

  In such a situation, for example, when using a photography apparatus in a group of two or more people while adopting the multiple customer service method, for example, a plurality of editing booths are provided in one editing booth so that each user can perform some work or operation processing. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an image printing apparatus for effectively using a plurality of arranged tablet displays based on the number of users. Yes.

  Specifically, in Patent Document 1, a photographing device is arranged on one (front) side of the image printing apparatus, a space that the photographing device faces is set as a photographing space, and further on the other (back) side of the image printing apparatus. There has been disclosed an image printing apparatus employing a double customer service system in which three editing monitors are juxtaposed horizontally and a space that these editing monitors face is used as an editing space.

  In such a configuration, for example, when there is only one user, the image to be edited is displayed on the central editing monitor as shown in FIGS. The editing monitor displays menus of various editing tools for editing the image to be edited. As a result, even if there is only one user, the three editing monitors can be used effectively, and in this case, the image to be edited is displayed largely on most of the central editing monitors. The user can easily input a finer edited image to the image to be edited.

  When there are two users, as described in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 in Patent Document 1, the images to be edited are displayed on the editing monitors at both ends and assigned to each user. At the same time, the editing tool menu is displayed in the central editing monitor so that each user can easily select the editing tool. Even if there are two users, three editing monitors are enabled. It can be used for.

  Further, when there are three users, as described in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 in Patent Document 1, the menu of the image to be edited and the editing tool is displayed on each editing monitor, and each user is displayed. Assigned to. As another example, as described in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 in Patent Document 1, the editing target image and editing tool menu are displayed on the editing monitor at the center and the left end, and the editing at the right end is performed. The monitor for displaying a screen for selecting the number of divisions (printing pattern) of the image to be printed, and the editing process and the selection process of the division number are performed simultaneously.

As described above, according to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to cause each user to perform some processing based on the number of people in the group, and to prevent a user who has no hands from being generated. , Even if the number of people in the group is large.
JP 2003-348317 A

  However, in the case of the image printing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-260260, service restrictions such as the number of editing monitors that can be used per user are reduced as the number of group members increases. For this reason, it is more profitable for the user to use it in a small group. That is, higher satisfaction can be obtained. Therefore, as a user, the tendency to use it in a group of a small number of people becomes strong, and in this case, there is a problem that the periphery of the apparatus is not a lively state where many users gather, but rather is quiet.

  Therefore, the present invention solves such a problem and provides a photography apparatus that does not deteriorate the quality of services provided to users even if the number of members of a group to be used increases.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that at least two or more people are input by photographing means for photographing a user in the photographing booth, editing means for editing the photographed image, and input from the user. And a setting means for setting at least one usage mode of the photographing process by the photographing means or the editing process by the editing means based on the number of persons obtained by the number obtaining means. The setting means is configured to set the usage mode having a higher added value than the usage mode setting in the case of two people when the acquired number of persons is more than two.

  Here, the usage mode is the number of shootings in the shooting process, shooting time, selection of shooting course, type of shooting course, strobe illumination pattern at the time of shooting, type of background curtain that can be used, editing time in editing process, editing target The number of captured images that can be made, the type of editing tool used during the editing process, the pattern, color, number of images to be edited and input, the type of sheet layout, etc. , The type and number of choices. In addition, even if it is not exemplified above, generally, when viewed from the user, the one that increases the degree of satisfaction as much as it is provided is the usage mode. In addition, high value-added means that the number of quantitative elements in the usage mode is increased, such as increasing the time, increasing the number of types, etc. In this case, it is possible to improve the quality of the service provided by the user and to give a high satisfaction to the user by replacing the pattern, type, etc. that cannot be used.

  According to the configuration as described above, the setting unit sets and sets at least one usage mode of the shooting process by the shooting unit or the editing process by the editing unit based on the number of people acquired by the number of people acquisition unit. The content is a usage mode with a higher added value than the setting of the usage mode in the case of two people when the acquired number of people is more than two, so the user has more added value as the number of groups to be used increases. You can enjoy the setting of high usage mode. Accordingly, the more the number of groups in the user, the more profitable, that is, the higher satisfaction can be obtained. This creates a lively atmosphere around the device, improving the effect of attracting customers. Furthermore, since individual users who have finished using the device in a pleasant atmosphere and have obtained satisfaction will try to use a large number of people again with another friend or the like, the advertising effect of the device is greatly improved. In addition, when the user uses a large number of people as described above, the communication between the users becomes good, and if the usage fee of the apparatus is taken into account, the amount paid per user is reduced. Thus, it is beneficial for the store side where the apparatus is installed, such as an increase in the effect of attracting customers, and at the same time, it is also beneficial for the user who uses the device, such as improved communication and reduced payment.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a photography apparatus that does not deteriorate the quality of services provided to users even when the number of members of a group to be used increases.

  A photography apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Appearance configuration)
First, the external configuration of the photography apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a side view of a photographic apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the casing 4 of the photographic apparatus 1 as viewed from the editing booth 22 side.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the photographic apparatus 1 includes a camera 2 that is a photographic means for photographing a subject and two tablet displays 3 that are editing means provided on the surface opposite to the camera 2. A housing 4 having devices for performing various processes and controls, a background unit 5 provided at a position opposite to the camera 2 in the housing 4, and the housing 4 and the background unit 5. A portal ladder 8 and a movable movable chair 9 which are provided in a photography booth 6 formed by erection of a pair of left and right ceiling frames 5A on the top and assist the formation of a photography pose for the user 7 as a subject. Prepare.

  On the surface (front side) facing the background unit 5 in the housing 4, in addition to the camera 2, a live monitor 35 that displays a moving image currently captured by the camera 2 to the user 7 in real time (see FIG. 3), a touch panel display 11 (see FIG. 3) for receiving an operation input from the user 7 and displaying a demonstration screen, a shooting operation procedure, and the like to the user 7, and a plurality for irradiating the user 7 at the time of shooting. The flash 12 (see FIG. 3), a coin insertion slot for inserting coins, and a photographing speaker 13 (see FIG. 3) for outputting voice guidance and BGM at the time of photographing operation are provided.

  Further, a print exit 15 is provided on one side surface outside the housing 4, and from this print exit 15, a print image (edited image is input by combining the photographed image with the edited input image). If there is no image, a photographed image) printed on a print medium such as a seal sheet 17 (see FIG. 3) is discharged by a printer 16 (see FIG. 3) housed in the housing 4.

  On the other hand, on the surface (back side) opposite to the surface on which the camera 2 is provided in the housing 4, two tablet displays that display an image photographed in the photographing booth 6 and receive an editing input from the user 7. 3, two touch pens 19 (four in total) for inputting edited images corresponding to each tablet display 3, and an editing-side speaker 21 that outputs voice guidance and BGM during editing input operation (see FIG. 3) ) And are provided. The tablet display 3 is attached to the upper surface of the protruding portion 10 that protrudes outward from the back side of the housing 4, and the upper surface of the protruding portion 10 is inclined downward. Reference numeral 22 in the drawing is an editing booth provided at a location different from the shooting booth 6 and in which the user 7 performs an editing process on the shot image. Therefore, the photography apparatus 1 of the present embodiment employs a double customer service system in which the photography booth 6 facing the camera 2 and the editing booth 22 facing the tablet display 3 in the housing 4 are provided at different positions. is doing. Around the shooting booth 6 and the editing booth 22, there are surrounding curtains for preventing the contents of images and the like from being seen by other users when the user 7 performs an operation process in each booth. Although not provided, the illustration is omitted to avoid complication of the drawing.

  In addition, a curtain unit 18 having a plurality of types of background curtains 18a to 18c in this example, which is developed in the vertical direction at the time of shooting and serves as the background of the user 7, is provided above the background unit 5. The background curtains 18a to 18c are stored in a state of being wound in the curtain unit 18 when not in use. The background curtains 18 a to 18 c are specified through an operation on the touch panel display 11 from the user 7 and are suspended along the wall surface of the background unit 5.

  The above-described photography apparatus 1 has various functions such as a voice guidance function and a strobe irradiation light changing function to meet the needs of the user 7. A functional configuration for realizing these various functions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the photography apparatus 1.

(Functional configuration)
As shown in FIG. 3, the photographic device 1 includes a photographic computer device 23a that performs photographing-side processing such as photographing by the camera 2 and transfer of images photographed by the camera 2, and a tablet display from the user 7 during editing processing 3 is displayed on the tablet display 3, and an image editing computer device for executing processing related to editing for creating and drawing an image to be edited and input based on the input, and processing related to printing of the printer 16. 23b, and a control board 24 that receives instructions from the operating computer devices 23a and 23b and controls various devices connected thereto. The photographing computer device 23a and the image editing computer device 23b are connected to each other and exchange image data and the like on a peer-to-peer basis.

  The computer devices 23a and 23b are CPUs (Central Processing Units) 25a and 25b, a program for causing the photography apparatus 1 to execute predetermined processing, graphic data necessary for various processes, audio data, photographed images, and edit inputs. Hard disk drives (HDD) 26a and 26b for storing images and the like, and memories 27a and 27b serving as temporary work areas for programs.

  The imaging computer device 23 a executes processing on the imaging side in the imaging booth 6. Specifically, a program on the photographing side stored in the internal HDD 26a is executed, and a control signal is sent to the control board 24 in accordance with an instruction signal based on an input operation received from the user 7 via the touch panel display 11. Send. The photographing computer device 23a is electrically connected to and controls the camera 2, the touch panel display 11, and the control board 24. Further, as will be described in detail later, the CPU 25a of the photographing computer device 23a has a function as a number acquisition means for acquiring the number of users from the user, and a function as a setting means for setting a usage mode based on the acquired number of users. Have

  The image editing computer device 23 b executes processing such as editing input at the editing booth 22 and printing processing of the printer 16 housed in the housing 4. Specifically, the image editing computer device 23 b transmits a control signal to the control board 24 in response to an input from the touch pen 19 performed by the user 7 on the tablet display 3. The image editing computer device 23b is electrically connected to the printer 16, the tablet display 3, and the control board 24 to control them.

  The printer 16 prints a print image obtained by synthesizing the captured image and the image input by the editing process on the captured image on a print medium such as a seal sheet 17. In the first embodiment, the case where the printer 16 prints an image for printing on the sticker sheet 17 will be described. However, the print medium is not limited to the sticker sheet, and may be another print medium.

  The touch panel display 11 provided in the housing 4 detects contact of the user 7 with a finger or the like, and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the position to the imaging computer device 23a. The touch panel display 11 displays to the user 7 an image transmitted from the imaging computer device 23a, specifically, an image captured by the camera 2, guidance for shooting, options, and the like.

  The tablet display 3 detects the contact of the pen tip of the left and right touch pens 19 corresponding thereto, and transmits an instruction signal corresponding to the position to the image editing computer device 23b. The tablet display 3 displays an image transmitted from the image editing computer device 23b, specifically, an edited image such as a pen image, a stamp image, a frame image, or a background image drawn by the user 7 during the editing process. The image is displayed over the current captured image.

  In addition to the computer devices 23a and 23b, the control board 24 includes a strobe control unit 28, a fluorescent lamp 29 provided in the photographing booth 6 and the editing booth 22, a service panel 30, a printing LED 31, a printing error LED 32, and a coin control unit. 33, connected to the curtain unit 18 and the sound control unit 34, and controls each according to a predetermined setting.

  The strobe control unit 28 is connected to the camera 2 and the strobe 12 and controls the strobe 12 to emit light according to the shutter timing of the camera 2.

  The coin control unit 33 detects the correctness of the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot, and transmits a detection signal indicating that the coin has been inserted into the control board 24. At this time, the control board 24 transmits a control signal to the coin control unit 33 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the imaging computer device 23a or the image editing computer device 23b. When a predetermined number of coins are inserted, the coin control unit 33 blocks the coin insertion slot so that no new coins are inserted according to the control signal, or ejects the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot from the coin return slot. To do. The coin control unit 33 functions as a coin blocker in the former case, and functions as a coin canceller in the latter case. When a predetermined number of coins are inserted, the insertion of coins from the user 7 is not accepted by any of the methods described above.

  The service panel 30 includes a coin counter that counts the number of inserted coins, a print counter that counts the number of printed prints, a volume adjustment knob that adjusts the volume of sound output from the photographing speaker 13 and the editing speaker 21. , A panel having a test button for performing a test mode, which will be described later, a service button for enabling the apparatus to be used without inserting coins, and a manager of a store or the like in which the photography apparatus 1 is installed Is used when performing various settings and maintenance operations. When the operation of the test button is performed, the service panel 30 transmits a control signal according to the operation to the control board 24, or transmits a predetermined instruction signal to the computer devices 23a and 23b.

  The control board 24 transmits a control signal to the service panel 30 in accordance with a control signal (such as an instruction command) received from the imaging computer device 23a or the image editing computer device 23b. The service panel 30 operates a coin counter or a print counter according to this control signal (for example, the counter is incremented by 1).

  The sound control unit 34 is connected to the photographing computer device 23 a and the image editing computer device 23 b via the control board 24. The photographing speaker 13 is provided in the photographing booth 6, and based on an instruction signal given from the photographing computer device 23a via the control board 24 and the voice control unit 34, guidance on an operation method for photographing, BGM, and the like. Is output. The editing speaker 21 is provided in the editing booth 22 and guides an operation method for editing and BGM based on an instruction signal provided from the image editing computer device 23b via the control board 24 and the voice control unit 34. Etc. are output.

  In the configuration as described above, the user 7 selects a favorite background curtain 18 a to 18 c via the touch panel display 11 in the shooting booth 6, and the selected background curtain 18 a to 18 c along the wall surface of the shooting booth 6. Then, the photographer shoots by forming a favorite shooting pose by using the ladder 8 or the movable chair 9.

  As described above, the user 7 who has photographed moves to the editing booth 22 where the photographed image is displayed, and uses the touch pen 19 to perform editing input on the tablet display 3 where the photographed image is displayed. When the editing input is completed, the print image generated by the chroma key composition is moved to the print outlet 15 where the printed image is printed on the sticker sheet 17, and the sticker sheet 17 to be output is obtained and photographed. The use of the photographing apparatus 1 is terminated.

  In the above-described series of processing, first, processing on the photographing side in the photographing booth 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing on the photographing side. The processing on the photographing side is realized by the CPU 25a in the photographing computer device 23a reading out and executing the operation program stored in the HDD 26a into the memory 27a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the photograph photographing apparatus 1 is powered on, the photographing side processing is performed by operating programs stored in the HDDs 26a and 26b of the photographing computer device 23a and the image editing computer device 23b. Starts. The CPUs 25a and 25b check whether various devices are normally connected, and perform initialization for devices that need to be initialized (S11).

  When the coin control unit 33 is operating so as to lock the coin insertion slot during the initialization process, the CPU 25a sends a control signal for releasing the lock and releases the lock. Then, coins can be inserted (S12). If the coin inserted into the coin insertion slot is to be ejected from the coin return slot, the CPU 25a sends a control signal for canceling the coin ejection state, thereby enabling coin insertion.

  Next, the CPU 25a displays a title demonstration screen that prompts the user to use the photography apparatus 1 on the touch panel display 11 in the photography booth 6 (S13), and in the meantime, the coin control unit 33 monitors the insertion of coins as compensation (S14). .

  If no coin is inserted (NO in S14) and the “test button” is pressed (YES in S15), the CPU 25a executes the test mode program (S16) and the “test button” is pressed. If not (NO in S15), the process returns to S14.

  If it is determined in S14 that a predetermined number of coins have been inserted by the user (YES in S14), the coin insertion slot is locked (S17) or a coin insertion slot so that no more coins are inserted. The coins inserted in are discharged from the coin return slot so that no coins are accepted.

  When the coin lock is performed in S17, next, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of groups in the group such as “2 people”, “3 people”, and “multiple people” is acquired on the touch panel display 3 as shown in FIG. The button is displayed, and the function of the CPU 25a as the number of people acquisition means receives the number of users from the user 7 and acquires the number of users (S18).

  Then, based on the acquired number of people, the function as the setting means of the CPU 25a sets the usage mode having a higher added value than the usage mode setting in the case of two people when the acquired number is greater than two. (S19).

  As the usage mode, the number of shootings in the shooting process, shooting time, selection of shooting course, type of shooting course, strobe irradiation pattern at the time of shooting, types of background curtain that can be used, editing time in editing processing, and editing target The number of images that can be taken, the type of editing tool used during the editing process, the pattern, color, number of images to be edited and input, the type of sticker sheet layout, etc. , The type of choice, the number, etc. Moreover, even if it is not illustrated in the above, generally, if it is provided in large quantities for the user, the degree of satisfaction will increase accordingly. In addition, high value-added means that the number of quantitative elements in the usage mode is increased, such as increasing the time, increasing the number of types, etc. In this case, it is possible to improve the quality of the service provided by the user and to give a high satisfaction to the user by replacing the pattern, type, etc. that cannot be used.

  Here, for example, the number of shootings in the shooting process, the shooting time, the type of shooting course, the editing time in the editing process, the number of shot images that can be edited, the type of editing tool used in the editing process, and the image to be edited A case where the pattern, color, number, and layout type of the sticker sheet are set as usage modes will be described.

  First, when an input of “two people” is received from the user in S18, a shooting course selection button as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the touch panel display 11 in S19. The shooting course selection button indicated by 36a in the figure is “Omakase All Flash 6 Shots”, and is a shooting course in which the image, background, and brightness are automatically selected and taken six times. The shooting course selection button indicated by 36b Is a shooting course in which the user selects the image, background, and brightness in four shots that can be selected, and the user takes four shots. When the input of “two people” is accepted, the shooting time is set to 120 [seconds], for example.

  Here, for example, when an input of “three people” is received from the user in S <b> 18, a shooting course selection button as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the touch panel display 11 in S <b> 19. In this case, a new shooting course of “12 shots according to the rhythm” shown in 37c is added compared to the case where “2 people” is selected. Furthermore, the shooting course of “Random” shown by 37a has been increased from 6 to 9 times compared to the case of selecting “2 people”, and the shooting course of “discretion” shown by 37b is Compared to the case where “2 people” is selected, the number of shootings is increased from 4 times to 6 times. When “3 people” is selected, for example, the shooting time is also set to be extended from 120 [seconds] to 140 [seconds].

  Further, when an input of “multiple people”, which is four or more, is received from the user in S18, a shooting course selection button as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the touch panel display 11 in S19. In this case, a new shooting course of “Challenge Great Shaggy” shown in 38d is further added compared to the case where “3 people” are selected. In this shooting course, the number of shootings is unlimited as long as it is within the time limit, and is provided in the photographic device 1 (not shown) so that the shutter button can be pressed by a wired or wireless remote control. . In addition, the “Omakase” shooting course indicated by 38a is increased from 9 times to 12 times compared to the case of selecting “3 people”, and the “focus” shooting course indicated by 38b is Compared to the case where “3 people” is selected, the number of times of photographing is increased from 6 times to 10 times. Furthermore, in the shooting course “Norinori” indicated by 38c, the number of shootings is increased from 12 times to 16 times compared to the case where “3 people” is selected. When “multiple people” is selected, for example, the shooting time is also set to be extended from 140 [seconds] to 160 [seconds].

  As described above, when the number of users 7 is acquired by the function as the number acquisition means of the CPU 25a, and the number of acquired persons is more than two by the function as the setting means of the CPU 25a. In addition, by setting the usage mode having a higher added value than the setting of the usage mode in the case of two people, the user can enjoy the setting of the higher usage mode as the number of groups used increases. it can. Accordingly, the more the number of groups in the user, the more profitable, that is, the higher satisfaction can be obtained.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the number of shooting courses and the number of shootings increased as the number of users increased, and the user increased the number of people by telling the user by screen display. Thus, it is possible to easily grasp that the added value of the usage mode has been increased, and it is possible to make the user recognize that it is more profitable to use with a larger number of people.

  Returning to FIG. 4, when the selection of the shooting course from the user is accepted as described above, the CPU 25a starts shooting (S20), and shooting is performed a predetermined number of times based on the set usage mode. (S21), when the predetermined number of times of shooting is completed (YES in S21), the shot image is transferred to the image editing computer device 23b (S22), the process is returned to S12, and the coin lock is released. In step S13, a title demo screen is displayed, and a new user is awaited. At this time, the user 7 who has finished shooting has completed the shooting side processing, that is, shooting play, so that he exits the shooting booth 6 and performs predetermined editing to perform the next editing side processing, that is, editing play. Move to booth 22 and start editing play.

  Next, processing on the editing side performed in the editing booth 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the standby screen is displayed until the user who has finished shooting play comes to the editing booth 22 (S30), and when the user finishes shooting play and the shot image is transferred from the shooting side. (S31) This photographed image is acquired, and then an edit image input process is performed (S32).

  Since the input processing of the edited image in S32 is based on a publicly known method, a detailed description thereof is omitted. As described above, in the photography apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, as the usage mode, for example, the number of times of photography in the photography process , Shooting time, type of shooting course, editing time in the editing process, number of shot images that can be edited, type of editing tool used in the editing process, image to be edited, ie pen, stamp, frame, background The pattern, color, number, and layout type of the sticker sheet are set as usage modes. In this edit image input process, the shot time can be set as the edit time and edit target based on the number of people acquired. , The type of editing tool used during the editing process, the pattern, color, and number of images to be edited and input are set as usage modes with high added value.

  That is, regarding the editing time, when “2 people” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 5, for example, 300 [seconds] is set, and when “3 people” is selected, 300 [seconds] is extended to 320 [seconds], and when “multiple” is selected, 320 [seconds] is extended to 340 seconds to set the usage mode with high added value.

  Further, regarding the number of captured images that can be edited, the number of captured images that can be edited only for four of the total number of captured images when “2 people” is selected. When “3 people” is selected, 4 is increased to 6. When “multiple” is selected, 6 is increased to 8. Therefore, it is set to a usage mode with high added value.

  Regarding the types of editing tools used during the editing process, when “2 people” is selected, 5 types of editing tools are selected so that “3 people” is selected. In this case, 5 types are increased to 6 types, and when “multiple people” is selected, 6 types are increased to 7 types to set the usage mode with high added value.

  Furthermore, as the number of acquired images increases, the pattern, color, and number of images to be edited and input, i.e., the pen image, stamp image, frame image, background image pattern, color, and number, similar to the types of editing tools described above. Increase the number to make it a high-value-added usage mode.

  As described above, not only in shooting play but also in edit play, as the number of users increases, the user can enjoy setting of a usage mode with higher added value. Accordingly, the more the number of groups in the user, the more profitable, that is, the higher satisfaction can be obtained.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the editing input process is completed in S32, a composite image of the image captured in the shooting play and the image input in the editing play is displayed (S33), and confirmation of the print image is confirmed. (S34).

  If the print image is confirmed in S34, the print layout, that is, the number of divisions of the sticker sheet is selected (S35).

  At this time, since the kind of layout of the sticker sheet is also set as the usage mode, for example, when “2 people” is selected on the screen shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. A screen display for selecting a division number that is a multiple of 2 is displayed as a layout. Further, when “3 people” is selected, the layout tag for 2 people shown in FIG. 10 is left, and as shown in FIG. 11, a layout for 3 people is further multiplied by a multiple of 3. A screen display for selecting the number of divisions is added, and a usage mode with high added value is set. Furthermore, when “multiple people” is selected, the layout tag for two or three people shown in FIG. 11 is left, and as shown in FIG. A screen display for selecting a multiple of 4, a multiple of 5, and a division number of 6 is added, and a usage mode with higher added value is set. By doing in this way, a use mode with higher added value can be provided to a user, so that there are many users.

  When the print layout is determined in S35, the composite image is printed on the sticker sheet based on this layout (S36), and the user ends the use of the photography apparatus 1.

  Although not described above, the type and number of background curtains that can be used may be increased based on the number of people acquired, or the amount of flash light at the time of shooting is increased as the number of users increases. Settings may be made.

  Further, in the above description, the method of increasing the number of quantitative elements of the usage mode has been described as a method for increasing the added value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it cannot be used in the case of two people without increasing the number. By substituting with patterns, types, etc., it may be possible to improve the quality of services provided to users and to provide a high level of satisfaction compared to the case where two users use them. Specifically, for example, regarding the pattern, number, and type of images to be edited and input, when increasing the added value, a pattern that can be used only when “two people” is selected without increasing these numbers, By setting a pattern that can be used only when “3 people” is selected, and a pattern that can only be used when “multiple” is selected, the user feels rare and is used by two people. Try to improve the quality of services provided.

  Further, in the above description, the case where a plurality of items are set as the usage mode has been described. However, only one item may be set, for example, only the number of times of shooting is increased. That is, an appropriate number of items of these usage modes may be set.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the number of users 7 is acquired by the function of the CPU 25a as the number-of-persons acquisition unit, and the number of users acquired based on the acquired number of people is also set by the function of the setting unit of the CPU 25a. When there are more than two people, by setting the usage mode with a higher added value than the setting of the usage mode in the case of two people, the user has a higher added-value usage mode as the number of groups used increases. Can receive settings. Accordingly, the more the number of groups in the user, the more profitable, that is, the higher satisfaction can be obtained.

  This creates a lively atmosphere around the device, improving the effect of attracting customers. Furthermore, since individual users who have finished using the device in a pleasant atmosphere and have obtained satisfaction will try to use a large number of people again with another friend or the like, the advertising effect of the device is greatly improved. In addition, when a user uses a large number of people, communication between users is improved, and if the usage fee of the apparatus is taken into account, the amount paid per user is reduced. Thus, it is beneficial for the store side where the apparatus is installed, such as an increase in the effect of attracting customers, and at the same time, it is also beneficial for the user who uses the device, such as improved communication and reduced payment. From the above, it is possible to provide a photography apparatus that does not deteriorate the quality of services provided to users even when the number of members of a group to be used increases.

It is a side view of the photography device of an embodiment of the invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the housing | casing in a photography apparatus from the editing booth side. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of a photography apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the process by the imaging | photography side of the photography apparatus in embodiment. It is an example of a screen for making a user input the number of users. It is an example of a selection screen for a shooting course when the number of users is two. It is an example of a selection screen for a shooting course when the number of users is three. It is an example of a selection screen for a shooting course when the number of users is large. It is a flowchart explaining the process by the side of edit of a photography apparatus. It is an example of a sheet layout selection screen when the number of users is two. It is an example of a sheet layout selection screen when the number of users is three. It is an example of a sheet layout selection screen when the number of users is large.

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2 Camera 3 Tablet display 7 User

Claims (1)

By photographing means for photographing a user in the photographing booth, editing means for editing the photographed image, number obtaining means for obtaining at least two or more people by input from the user, and the number obtaining means And setting means for setting at least one usage mode of the photographing process by the photographing means or the editing process by the editing means based on the acquired number of persons, and the setting means has the acquired number of persons from two or more. When there are many, the photography mode is set to a usage mode having higher added value than the usage mode setting in the case of two people.

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